Thaler

Features

Issuer City of Geneva
Period Lordship and Republic of Geneva (1534-1798)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1721
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1535-1792)
Composition Silver
Diameter 39 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
24233
References KM# 66,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
HMZ 2# 339a
Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann; 2006. Der neue HMZ-Katalog / Band. 2. Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins : 15./16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.

Obverse

Ornate arms, IHS in sun above
Round hole in the mantling of the coat of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IHS
RESPLUBICA
GENEVENSIS

Translation:
IHS: contraction derived from the Greek word ΙΗΣΟΥΣ, Jesus, used as a symbol or monogram
Republic of Geneva

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle within circle, divided date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
POST TENEBRAS LUX
17 21

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Thaler
Sincona AG
Auction 64
Lot 3265
Internet Archive
9 Jun 2020 VF USD 19 984.86
(CHF 18 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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